Food & Drink
The table is the centre of everything
Tap water, shared tagines, hammams, mint tea, vegan food, alcohol, and stomach adjustment.
- Can I drink the tap water?Safe but mineral-heavy.Morocco's tap water comes from Atlas limestone aquifers — high in calcium and magnesium, which gives it a noticeable taste, especially in older buildings where decades-old pipes add their own character. Most people buy b…
- What's the difference between a local and a spa hammam?Local: 20 dirhams, communal. Spa: 400–800 dirhams, private.
- Why does mint tea taste different here?It's not mint-flavoured tea.
- Can you eat vegan?Easier than expected.
- Can you drink alcohol?Legal, available, but not everywhere.
- Why is my stomach upset?Change in diet, not food poisoning.